The RIVM (National Institute for Public Health and Environment) reports that, since the last update, another 83 people in the Netherlands have tested positive for COVID-19, the illness that is caused by the new coronavirus. This means that the new total of infected people is 49.804. 

Coronavirus situation in the Netherlands

Of the 49.804 people infected, another two people have died since yesterday*, June 23, bringing the death toll to 6.097. In total, 11.859 (+6) patients have been admitted to hospital. As not all people are getting tested, the true number of people infected with the new coronavirus is higher than reported. 

*There may be a delay between the day of death and the day that it is reported.

Updated coronavirus measures from July

New advice from the Outbreak Management Team (OMT) means that some existing and planned coronavirus restrictions will likely be lifted from July 1. These new measures are expected to be officially announced during the press conference tonight at 7 pm. You can follow this press conference on NPO 1, NPO Radio 1, NOS.nl, the NOS app and the social media channels of NOS.

Register for a coronavirus test

If you are experiencing coronavirus symptoms, you can get tested to see if you are infected with the virus. You can call 0800 1202 to make an appointment if you have one or more of the following mild symptoms (have your BSN at the ready):

• Stuffy and / or runny nose
• Sneezing
• Sore throat
• Coughing
• Fever
• Sudden loss of smell or taste

Contact a doctor if you have severe symptoms or if you belong to an at-risk group.